This little box is made using the Tonic Studios Diamond Favour Squeeze Box. The box is so easy to make. I've decorated the box with a little bit of inking using Distress ink - Walnut stain.

I've used the some decorative paper for the front and back of the box and added 2 Tonic Studios Holly Bouquet die cuts to decorate the front. I've added a little bow tail and Tonic Studios Miniature Moments Seasons Greetings die.

Sunday, 14 August 2016

I have cut all the main parts of the bag in white and the little panels in black and white check card.

To finish off the bag I've added a little piece of grosgrain ribbon and topped it with a little buckle ( this also comes in the Kensington bag die set). One last touch is a little flower on the handle.

Thursday, 14 July 2016

I can not believe where the time is going..... this is Win and Tonics 3rd Challenge.

This month's Challenge is:

1. Colour - Black and white and ……. any other colour of your choice2. Technique - Glue Gun stuff - see here for some ideas - http://diyjoy.com/hot-glue-gun-crafts-ideashttps://www.buzzfeed.com/twopoodles/23-projects-for-you-and-hot-glue-9g24http://www.babble.com/home/25-surprisingly-hip-hot-glue-projects/https://uk.pinterest.com/explore/glue-gun-crafts/3. Product - A little Rococo4. Theme - one for the girls this month

You can choose one of these themes or use up to all four of them if you fancy a real challenge ~~~~~~I have used 2 categories for my card - Black, white and another colour & One for the girls.I've heard so many comments from crafters of late saying they have such a lot of craft goodies they don't know what to use. I decided I would make a card using one set of dies cuts and a sentiment. I used Thinking of you - Essentials die set and Miniature Moments Best Wishes die.To make the card I used an 8x8" scalloped card blank. I cut a square of pink card 7 x7" and added a 63/4 x 63/4" black & white spotted card on top.

Using the patterned strip die in the Essentials die pack, I cut it in pink card. I then cut a strip of white card the same width as the die cut. Layered the white card onto some pink card which was 1/8" wider than the white layer. I stuck this layer onto the black & white card. I cut the pink patterned strip in half and stuck it on both edges of the white strip. You won't see the gap in the middle when the next layer is added.

The next later is a 5 x 5" white card with a 43/4 x 43/4" pink card on top. I placed these layers onto 3d foam pads to add some depth to the card.I used the outer 3 layering dies and cut them in black spot, pink & white card respectively. The Best Wishes has been cut in pink and black card and layered on top of each other to give a dropped shadow effect.

To finish the card I've cut 2 small corner dies in white. I've added some ebony Crystal drops to finish the design.

Hope you like my card and can take some inspiration from it.Check out Win and Tonic Challenge page for details of last month's winner and this month's competition entries.Big Hugs Alison xx

My Perfect Partner is from the Tonic Partner die set. I cut one in navy and also turquoise and drop shadowed the wording.

Last but not least I added the Tonic Vintage car die. This was cut in Turquoise and silver foil card. I stuck the turquoise car to navy card and cut around the die. The waste die cuts of the wheels and headlights were glued on top of the navy card. The silver foiled die cut has been placed behind the car to give a reflection.

Thanks for checking out my blog and this month's entry to the Win and Tonic Challenge.

Sunday, 12 June 2016

It's been a long time since I got my ink pads out to a spot of stamping. I thoroughly enjoyed trying out the new range of stamps from Tonic Studios. Tonic are not traditionally known for their stamp ranges, but these are certainly something different to add to any stamp collection.

I absolutely love the modern style of the Modern Buttonhole stamp set.

Here’s another card made with the same set.

This stamp range appeals to all tastes. It also has more traditional style flowers to be used in a new way.

There are also 2 Sentiment Strip stamps to complement the flowers, It's your Special Day and Just a Note to Say.

All these stamp sets are exclusively available from Create and Craft

Thanks for popping by, hope you gather some inspiration from my cards.

Sunday, 29 May 2016

Do you have any parties planned in the near future? Then you need to look at Tonics new die set - Sweet Nothings. They are a range of 3 envelopes, but they are so much more

The large envelope, Delicate Embrace, will make the perfect size invitation.

The middle sized envelope, Treasured Token, is perfect for a gift card for that special someone. It could also be an RSVP to send out with your party invitation or a mini photo album holding photos of that special occasion.

The mini envelope, Secret Whisper, is perfect for notes for the special person in your life. It could be used to write messages for the bride & groom or even extra special tombola tickets at your fundraising event.

Sunday, 15 May 2016

Thank you for joining us today on the very special occasion, this is the launch of the Win & Tonic Challenge. We know there are a huge amount of crafters who love Tonic products. So we thought we'd give you another reason to get your dies out and create.

The Challenge will start on 15th of every month and the winner will be announced on the 14th. So this month's winner will be announced on 14th June. So you have a whole month to create your wonderful projects. The rule is you have to use a Tonic product in your project.

This month's theme isAnything Goes

If there's a winner, there must be a prize and this month's prize which has been donated by Tonic Studios (thank you so much for your support )

This month's amazing prize is

Two fabulous Layering Die sets

Nuvo Crystal drops

Nuvo Glitter Drops

As we are having the Twisting Veranda set as part of our prize I thought
I would use this to make my card. I've kept it plain & simple by using just 2 colours. I had to add a ribbon as a finishing touch and of course some flowers and the wonderful Nuvo Crystal drops.

I hope you enjoy looking at the wonderful cards made by the team. I look forward to seeing your wonderful projects

Wednesday, 4 May 2016

Summer has finally arrived in Bridgend today, I really hope it stays, at least for a while, lol.
Today I've got some cards to share with you using the new Tonic Patterned Panel die sets. There are 6 sets of dies, the outer edges will all interchange with the inner patterned die. All the geometric dies can be extended to make a bigger pattern.

This card is made using the Damask Patterned Panel. I love the elegance of this design.

This has to be my favourite of the Panels. I think it's a very modern design that could easily be paper pieced or possibly glittered.

About me

My name is Alison Whelan, I am a Craft Designer for Tonic Studios. I am so lucky to be able to turn my hobby into my job. My crafting life is similar to many crafters, started crafting as a child and never stopped. I still do a bit of knitting and crochet, but most of my time is spent Papercrafting.

I've been married to Alan for 29 years and have one Son, James. We have a little fur baby to keep us on our toes called Harvey, he's a miniature Jack Russell.